Arranging (MUSC 2118)
This introduction to arranging focuses on the concepts of rhythm, harmony and form as applied to the principles and techniques of writing and arranging for the rhythm section in conjunction with a lead-line for a solo instrument or voice. 3:0:0
Course code: MUSC 2118
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 0.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Materials of Music 1203 or equivalent.Corequisites
Jazz Theory 2115 . No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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- Musical terms
- Notation - lead sheets, parts, scores.
- Bass & drums - orchestration & notation.
- Piano & guitar - orchestration & notation; stylistic overview.
- Finale I : introduction, the basics, creating a lead sheet
- The Voice - ranges, considerations.
- Rock rhythm section writing - drums, bass, piano, guitar
- Finale II: creating a score for drums, bass, guitar, piano
- Finale III - drum parts, chord symbols
- Melody I -Rhythmic rephrasing; articulation.
- Finale IV - speedy entry, articulations
- Horns - ranges and transpositions
- Latin rhythm section writing - drums, bass, piano, guitar, and horns
- Finale V – part extraction, printing, CD burning.
- Swing rhythm section writing - drums, bass, piano, guitar, and horns
- Melody II -melodic embellishment, Open Areas - intros, endings
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